Gordon W. Miller

Gordon W. Miller, 91, of East Hartford and formerly of Marlborough and Tolland, died peacefully, Sunday September 14, 2014 at his home with his family at his side. Gordon was the beloved husband of Barbara, and the late Elizabeth Miller. Born July 10, 1923 in Rockville. Son of the late Edward W. & Elsie (Ballantyne) Miller, he grew up in Rockville and graduated from the former Manchester Trade School. Gordon served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during W W II with the rank of 1st Lieutenant as a Pilot for Troop Transport planes. He then began a long and successful career as a skilled carpenter, woodworker and cabinet maker. He retired from Peerless Woodworking Co. after more than 40 years with the company. Once retired, he ventured out fulltime in his Recreational Vehicle and traveled cross country, his favorite location being the southwestern United States and the Big Bend National Park area. He was an avid hiker and enjoyed hiking until he was 82 years old. In addition to his Loving wife he is survived by three children, Gordon R. Miller and his wife Carol of Herndon, VA., Sheila Sharp and her husband Donald of Shelburne, VT., Ronald E. Miller and his wife Julie of Tobyhanna, PA., along with seven grandchildren, Carol, Linda, Rebecca, Carrie, David, Eric and Mary, and eleven great grandchildren. Other survivors include Barbara's daughter Melissa Knox and granddaughter Kaitlyn. He was predeceased by his grandson Gordon J. Miller and two brothers, Irwin Miller and Russell Miller. The family would like to extend a special thanks to his caregivers, Mary, Veta and Heather as well as the staff of the Visiting Nurse and Health Services in Vernon. Funeral services will be held Friday September 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Marlborough Cemetery in Marlborough. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4 - 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the National Parks Foundation, 1201 Eye St. NW Suite 550B, Washington, DC. 20005. To sign the online register book go to www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com .

Visitation DetailsThursday, September 18th, 2014 4:00pm - 7:00pmService DetailsFriday, September 19th, 2014 11:00amInterment DetailsMarlboro Cemetery